H E R E . W E . C O M E . I I, a photo from Uttar Pradesh, Nord

Photographer's Note

This is in continuation of my series from Kumbh Mela. A Sadhu and his disciple walks across a temporary bridge across the Ganga towards the confluence.

Tomorrow (January 14) is Makar Sangkranti, one of the holiest days in the Hindu religious calendar, when an estimated 10 million devotees, saints/sadhus is expected to take the ritual bath in the holy waters of Sangam (Confluence) of the three rivers Ganga, Yamuna and the mythological Saraswati in Allahabad. According to tradition, these holy rivers offers purity, wealth, fertility and wash away the sins of all those who take bath. Apart from the ritual bath, other activities include religious discussions, devotional singing, mass feeding of holy men/women and the poor, and religious assemblies where doctrines are debated and standardized.

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johnhopkins (866) 2007-01-13 6:07

Really nice Sabyasachi. i like the colour, perspective, interesting characters and the leading lines from the bridge railings and shadows.

tigra (2968) 2007-01-13 6:07

Hello Sabyasachi
As usual - great shot! You know, your pictures are so nice and lively, that I feel as if I'm visiting India.
Thanks for your note, it very interesting and informative.
Katia

lucasdasilva (557) 2007-01-13 6:08

What beautiful photo, veri veri good. He must be old, so crouched.
Lucas

ninaL (21348) 2007-01-13 6:09

Interesting shot of the serie.
I like it but I think is probably a little too contrasted or saturated.
Best regards. Grazyna.

abulafia (4900) 2007-01-13 6:14

Great shot Sabyasachi!
Your pictures are so easy to recognize in thumbnails. I think it is because of the big white frame and the bright colors that you use so much.
This one is no exception with the colors, and i love it.
Also it was a good choice to take the picture from a low pov.
Really nice work
Harry

snunney (130967) 2007-01-13 6:15

Hello Sabyasachi,
Good perspective looking down the down bridge with these characters at the forefront. Excellent vibrant colours and good clarity.

steveryan2006 (439) 2007-01-13 6:16

Katia stole my lines right under my nose!! Your pictures make me feel as if I am visiting India, they are that real. Keep up the great work.
S.

ribeiroantonio (22730) 2007-01-13 6:52

They look in a hurry on both photos! Or, is that the way they walk? Again, an excellent compo and superb colours. Very well done.
Antonio
Antonio

marietom (34611) 2007-01-13 7:10

quelle allure décidée...
Belles couleurs.
Marie

fayeulle (27827) 2007-01-13 7:40

Again a beautiful shot Sabya.
Good framing and explanations through your note
JP

wolf38 (30) 2007-01-13 8:10

Hello Sabyasachy. A photo worth seeing. The far over average. Contents and technical organization are outstanding. Simply Top. Best regards, Wolfgang.

sanalytis (1634) 2007-01-13 8:28

Hi Sabyasachi,

Your attention to detail is excellent. Your composition is spot on, if you have moved slighty to the right or to the left
the image would not have been this strong. Really good work.

Spiros

atus (15878) 2007-01-13 8:31

Hello Sabyasachi,
very well captured shot from a good low pov. The perspective is also very good and the sense of depth is great. Very good timing to include the flying bird.
Tfs and best regards!
Attila

dhurjati (2709) 2007-01-13 8:31

Hi Sabya,
Another excellent one as usual.Amazing vibrant colours with top saturation.It is a gorgeous snap.
Greetings ,
Dhurjati

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imrek (4) 2007-01-13 8:48

Hi Sabyasachi,
very good daily life scenery...strong colours and well composed frame....good work!!
regards,
imre

anducina (8407) 2007-01-13 8:52

Beautiful compo and colours, excellent POV and framing. Superb orange and red. Very impressive and picturesque.

TFS,

Andreea

siolaw (38294) 2007-01-13 10:14

Hi Sabyasachi,
A good addition to your Kumbh series, under optimal light giving intense colors, nice low POV giving a good angle...
Greetings from Paris!
Laurent

veve (4189) 2007-01-13 11:22

Hi Sabyasachi,
No doubt,this picture is very good.
The location,the light and the bright colors,
everything is superb!
Best wishes,
Veronica

tcht (7565) 2007-01-13 12:16

Hi Sabyasachi
This low angle view is great and you framed this well with the repetition of the 'sticks' going far into the depth. interesting to capture that bird too. informative notes about the holy day.
regards
CheukHin

AthaPan (0) 2007-01-13 13:11

Sabyasachi my friend hello!

All of your photos have this special mood, this special "power" and "spirituality".

Many thanks for this interesting note, I wish I could see this "festival" by myself.

Well done and all the best for tomorrow!
Ciao
Sakis

kevinos (7517) 2007-01-13 14:03

Hi Sabyasachi. There is a strong sense of purpose in his stride, contrasting nicely with the more reticent gaite of his compamion. The colour is rich and the composition wokrs bery weel. The bird in the skty is a ncie touch. Regards Kevin

luisafonso (862) 2007-01-13 16:03

Really good photo Sabyasachi. Love that gentle baby blue sky and that orange suit the man is wearing. Those two elements really go well together in the frame. Your low direct pov is so good and the fact they are facing the camera is a bonus. I wish this photo was mine cause it's a composition I find very personal. Like it a lot!

faubry (35447) 2007-01-13 18:02

wonderful.. i like all in this shot, dynamism, action by steps, very good
take care
frncine

Cormac (26565) 2007-01-13 19:52

Good shot with these two very colourful men, between the red and white railings. The bird is a little distracting, but you have no control over when they will swoop into the picture. Thanks for sharing.

renerob (601) 2007-01-13 19:56

Hi Sabyasachi,
Just has i thought another great shot, but i wouldn't expect nothing ells for you well done,
Regards Irene

Wanda1 (15142) 2007-01-14 0:14

Hi Sabyasachi,
This shot is greta. The perspective of the bridge leading to the people in the background draws our eye into the shot. The stoop of the man and the colour of his clotihng really stand out. And finially the bird makes the shot complete and adds that extra bit of interest.
Regards
Wanda

markstaples (15670) 2007-01-14 3:52

Hello Sabyasachi
The red and white rails frame this couple and also provide strong perspective. I like your low POV. Nice work.
Best wishes
Mark

kermit350 (9016) 2007-01-14 7:11

Hello sabyasachi, a photograph showing a sight all in lines and the characters in their dress of ceremony, the whole in a pleasant decoration, There is a good balance between the light and the management of contrasts which confer on the image a good made photogenic, the framework is filled as well as returned well colors for a tonality in the colour which I appreciate, a pretty point of view which immediately inserts to us in the image J'adore these pictorial displays, like here, this bridge is well emphasized with the prospect and always an irreproachable care for l`exposition for the sky, as well as an interesting note to explain it in a friendly way ...................Hello sabyasachi, une photographie montrant une vue toutes en lignes et les personnages dans leur habit de cérémonie, le tout dans un décor plaisant, Il y a un bon équilibre entre la lumière et la gestion des contrastes qui confèrent à l’image un bon rendu photogénique, le cadre est bien rempli ainsi que le rendu des couleurs pour une tonalité dans la teinte que j’apprécie, un joli point de vue qui nous fait immédiatement entrer dans l’image
J'adore ces présentations graphiques, comme ici, ce pont est bien mis en valeur avec la perspective et toujours un soin irréprochable pour l‘exposition du ciel, ainsi qu’une note intéressante pour expliquer la photo, bien amicalement

delkoo (68) 2007-01-14 8:30

bonjour Sabyasachi
nice one again, kumbha mela is a good moment to make wonderful photos,
this exceptional meeting allows to shot a lot of beautiful photos,

well done
didier

feather (51130) 2007-01-14 8:33

The rich and diverse culture of your country provides some wonderful opportunities. Another well composed image of the holy people arriving for the ceremony. The stride of the man in front is very purposeful and you have timed your shot to capture that so well. Another good work.
Kath

VeeJayCee (2410) 2007-01-14 8:48

Hi Sabya. All the technical aspects are good here especially so, considering the harsh contrasty light. A matter of taste of course but maybe a little off the right? Please read my updated intro regarding my critiques.

leo61 (0) 2007-01-14 13:43

Hi Sabyasachi!
Good shot and good title (for the comming day).
Good composition and excellent POV.The wideangle makes a nice perspective and there is a great depth given by the balustrade and the repetition of their shadows.The man in orange seems to walk fast.
Regards,Leo

Cricri (176) 2007-01-14 14:30

Bonjour Sabyasachi,
Belle présentation de ce couple arrivant pour ce jour particulier, intéressante note sur la vie dans votre pays, merçi
amitié
cricri

ben4321 (9875) 2007-01-14 14:54

This is excellent Sabyasachi; a strong composition with good use of the coloured posts to frame your subjects.
I like the way the sadhu is walking with such a sense of purpose, he seems very determined.
Very good work.

Cheers,
Ben

vincz (19113) 2007-01-14 17:41

Superb picture for a fantastic man. He seems to be so much in his walking, with his "big feets" (maybe due to a wide angle). Nothing could stop hin it seems. What a determination. great catch!

prezntime (3946) 2007-01-14 20:56

Hello again Sabyasachi.
Nice handling of the obviously bright day. You've retained some nice colors here while not letting things become oversaturated. The bird flying over the shoulder of the desciple is a wonderful moment with quite a story to tell.
Regards,
Chris.

Angshu (56760) 2007-01-15 22:46

Dear Sabyasachi
An impressive POV yet again...the railings does help in the perspective. I like the small details like the long shadows & the flying bird & the tents one can see in the BG.
Regards
Angshuman

macondo (20449) 2007-01-16 0:43

Hi Sabyasachi. A wonderful perspective in this shot, and the obvious sense of purpose in the faces of these men and their long shadows make this a really involving image. Great compositional balance and depth. Excellent photo.
Regards,
Andrew

Emile (20352) 2007-01-25 22:57

Hola Sabyasachi.
Another excellent shot of your series, great composition, captured with very good POV, lighting and sharpness. Well done. Thank you for your interesting note.
TFS.

Pitoncle (3745) 2007-02-08 12:35

Bonjour Sabyasachi,
Je te remercie pour l'intérêt que tu portes à mes publications par tes régulières visites sur ma galerie.
Si, comme je te l'ai dit, je n'apprécie que modérément tes portraits parce que je trouve que certains sont trop posés je trouve remarquable tes scènes de vie quotidienne ou évènementielle car les personnages y sont très expressifs et admirablement mis en valeur.
A bientôt sur TE pour de nouvelles aventures.
Gérard

cherryripe (21033) 2007-03-18 9:49

Hi Sabyasachi
What strikes me first about this image is the way the man is hunched over. He really looks to be in a hurry. Him being followed by the lady and the bird and the lines of the fence add to the dynamics. The colours are so strong and nicely saturated too.
Regards
Nikki